LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren and others could have new NBA homes and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. Who are the most interesting teams that could make big changes? What role players could make a difference in the market? What other stars could move? All that and more on today’s episode.
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Host: Zena Keita With: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFour Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LaMelo Ball trade reaction with Jon Krawczynski
26/06/2026 | 28 mins.
The Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences with a LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid swap with the Charlotte Hornets. Jon Krawczynski, the Athletic's Timberwolves beat writer, joins Dave DuFour to break down LaMelo's fit with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, what the Hornets future is like with Naz Reid, and Micah Nori as head coach of the Portland Trailblazers.
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Host: Dave DuFour With: Jon Krawczynski Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LaMelo Ball Traded! EMERGENCY POD
25/06/2026 | 32 mins.
LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting players in the NBA and now he is teammates with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni break down the LaMelo for Naz Reid trade and how it will affect the present and future for the Wolves and Hornets.
Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown trade destinations
25/06/2026 | 29 mins.
The trade rumors are swirling around LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, and Jaylen Brown. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni tie a bow on the 2026 NBA Draft, discuss Austin Reaves new contract, and take a look at trade fits for Ball, Leonard, and Brown.
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Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Draft Awards with Sam Vecenie
24/06/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
The first round of the NBA Draft is OVER and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to break it all down for you with the best NBA Draft expert in Sam Vecenie they give out draft awards for the following categories:
1) Snug as a Bug Award a. This award goes to your favorite player/team fit in the entire draft.
2) League Pass Leap Award a. This award goes to the team who most improved their watchability next season.
3) Not Like This Award a. This award goes to the prospect that you don't necessarily dislike, but you don't love the situation they ended up in.
4) Deep Impact Award a. This award goes to the player selected in deep in the first round that you think will make the biggest impact in Year 1.
5) Miffed and Peeved Award a. This award goes to the fanbase that we think is most frustrated after draft night.
6) Pick 31 Award a. This award goes to the player that you would select with the first pick of Day 2.
7) Slam and Jam Best Draft Award a. This award goes to the team that we think had the best overall draft.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Sam Vecenie Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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